‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’ fame Vahbiz Dorabjee opens up about battling severe diabetes amid work stress
TV actress Vahbiz Dorabjee recently got candid about her tough battle with severe diabetes while juggling the high-pressure world of Indian television. In a heartfelt chat with , the star opened up on how work stress worsened her health issues, forcing her to make some hard choices on set.
Vahbiz, best known for her roles in popular shows like Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Saraswatichandra, shared a challenging moment from her career. She had to quit a show midway because the stress was hitting her hard. Just days after she left, the entire production shut down as it couldn’t keep going. "Yes, I left it halfway. A few days after my exit, the show shut down because it couldn’t sustain itself," she said. "Honestly, the work stress had taken a toll on me. I was dealing with severe diabetes complications, and doctors warned me to take rest. So, I had no choice. At the end of the day, health is wealth. Life comes first."
The actress didn’t hold back on the demands of TV life. "Television is a very demanding medium," Vahbiz explained. "When you sign up, you know what you’re committing to. Sometimes there are telecast pressures, and you can’t let your production down. But the truth is, our bodies can only take so much. I believe today’s world requires a balanced and holistic lifestyle. Long hours, irregular food, disturbed sleep—all of this affects health deeply." Her words highlight the real struggles many TV actors face, from diabetes complications to burnout in the fast-paced industry.
Vahbiz also weighed in on the buzz around cutting down working hours for TV actors—a move she calls a total game-changer. "It would indeed be a blessing," she said. Shorter shifts, she believes, would boost actors’ performances, improve their overall health and well-being, and make the whole TV industry stronger. It’s a call for better work-life balance that’s gaining traction amid growing concerns about actor health in Indian television.
Fans remember Vahbiz from her breakout role as Panchi Dobriyal in Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani. She later shone as Alak in Saraswatichandra and stole scenes in the hit series Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant. Her story serves as a reminder for everyone in the entertainment world to prioritize health amid the glamour and grind.
